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Feb 20 2018
The environmental rationale for protecting forests is well known. Lesser known, but equally significant, is the role of forest products. Forest products are key to a green economy, an economy that relies on sustainable materials with a minimal environmental footprint.
This is the spirit of the...

Feb 09 2018
Forests are vital to our way of life, but they are under threat. Converted to agricultural land, cattle ranches and palm and soy plantations – but what is the solution? At PEFC, we believe we need to use our forests, but to use them responsibly. How can you help? Buy PEFC-certified...

Feb 07 2018
There has been a further increase in in double certified forest area in absolute terms, according to the most recent data released by PEFC and FSC, the two global forest certification systems.
While the total global certified area grew between December 2016 and June 2017 by 3.7 million hectares,...

Feb 02 2018
With the deadline of 18 February fast approaching, make sure you do not miss your opportunity to give your feedback on our revised Group Certification standard.
Take part in the public consultation!
Need to know more about the revised standard before you give your feedback? Then make sure you...

Jan 31 2018
Regional workshops, extensive stakeholder engagement in the field and a countrywide public consultation... just some of the work undertaken by the multi-stakeholder group responsible for developing the national forest certification system of India.
“Given the size of India and the diversity...

Jan 29 2018
Dr. Hans Drielsma, a respected forester and Chairman of our Australian national member, Responsible Wood, has been awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List.
Dr. Drielsma, who served on the PEFC International Board of Directors from 2006 to 2015, played a leading...

Jan 25 2018
“We are delighted to welcome Olam International and Mondi Group as International Stakeholder members,” said Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International, following the acceptance of the two new members.
“By becoming members, these organizations help and support us in our vital work...

Jan 19 2018
In 2017 we held the first ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Taking place in 23 countries, we received over 11,000 photos from forests around the world.
From the thousands of photos received, we chose our top 12 images, all of which can be seen here.
For every month...

Jan 08 2018
Do you want to give your feedback as we revise our standard for group certification? But feel like you need more information on how the standard is changing? Then make sure you register for our upcoming webinars!
Taking place Monday 5 and Wednesday 7 February, these webinars will introduce and...